Miele DARC6 Remote Control For Cooker Hoods User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- Miele
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Miele DARC6 Remote Control For Cooker Hoods
Product Information
The DARC 6 is a remote control designed for cooker hoods. It allows users to operate and control various functions of the cooker hood conveniently.
Product Usage Instructions
To use the DARC 6 remote control, follow these steps:
- Signing on:
- Access the signing on/off mode on the cooker hood first.
- Press the “515 fan run-on control” on the cooker hood.
- Confirm the signing-on procedure by pressing the “515 run-on control” on the cooker hood.
- All indicator lights will go out, indicating successful signing on.
- Using the remote control:
- The remote control is now ready to be used.
- Refer to the overview and function section in the user manual for the specific controls and their functions.
- Cancelling the signing-on procedure:
- If it is not possible to sign on, the procedure can be canceled.
- Press the “515 run-on option control” on both the cooker hood and the remote control simultaneously.
- The signing-on procedure must then be repeated if desired.
- To do this, first sign off the cooker hood and the remote control.
- Cleaning and maintenance:
- To clean the remote control, follow the cleaning instructions provided in the user manual.
- To replace the battery, follow the battery replacement instructions provided in the user manual.
Note : Please dispose of old batteries in a designated battery collection and recycling system. Keep used batteries away from children and dispose of them safely.
Warning and Safety instructions
WARNING! Keep batteries out of reach of children
Coin or button batteries containing lithium can cause severe or fatal injuries within 2 hours of being swallowed or placed inside any part of the body. Non- lithium batteries can also cause serious injuries if swallowed or placed inside any part of the body. Even flat batteries can still be dangerous. If you suspect a child has swallowed a battery or placed a battery inside any part of their body, seek medical advice immediately (Australia: Poisons Information Centre, Tel. 13 11 26; NZ: National Poisons Centre, Tel. 0800 764 766). Examine devices and make sure the battery compartment is correctly secured, e.g. that the screw or other mechanical fastener is tightened. Do not use if compartment is not secure. Used batteries must be kept away from children while awaiting disposal and must be disposed of in a safe manner.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the cooker hood, please read the instructions for your cooker hood carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important notes on its safety, installation, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for any damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that all users are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner of the appliance.
- This remote control is for use with Miele cooker hoods only.
- Do not allow children to play with the remote control.
- Important information on handling the remote control battery:
- Do not short circuit or recharge the battery, or throw it into a Danger of explosion.
- Do not throw old batteries away with your general household Please dispose of them in a designated battery collection and recycling system.
- Used batteries must be kept away from children while awaiting disposal and must be disposed of in a safe manner.
Overview and function
- LED light
- Hob lighting control
- Control for switching the fan off and selecting a lower power level
- Control for switching the fan on and selecting a higher power level
- On/Off control for feature lighting (depending on cooker hood model)
- Run-on option control
- Controls for raising and lowering the canopy (depending on cooker hood model)
Using the remote control
The remote control can be used with any Miele cooker hood which has the Miele@home symbol on the data plate. The main functions can be selected via the cooker hood or by remote control. The indicator light on the remote control unit will light up briefly when a function is selected by the remote control. Please see the description of functions in the operating instructions for the cooker hood. Programming, e.g. of the operating hours counter, can only be done from the cooker hood controls.The maximum operating range of the remote control is approx. 10 m. However, this may be less depending on the physical conditions present in the room (e.g. furniture, walls). The rear of the remote control unit is magnetic which allows it to be attached to various metal surfaces.
Signing on/off the remote control
Signing on
The remote control must be signed on so that it can be used. Signing on and off must be done at the same time on the cooker hood and the remote control. Signing on/off mode has to be accessed on the cooker hood first, then on the remote control.
- Press the 5 15 fan run-on control for 10 seconds until the indicator for power level 1 lights up.
- Then press in turn:
- the “ control ( 1 )*,
- the “ control ( IS / B )*,
- the lighting control
- to sign on press the “ control ( IS / B )*
On DA xxx8 model cooker hoods: wait until 2 and 3 light up continuously and B flashes.
- On the remote control press
- both arrow controls at the same time for approx. 5 seconds until the remote control LED flashes,
- then press the lighting control
- then press the “ control to sign
The search for a wireless connection will start. The remote control LED flashes regularly. After approx. 30 seconds, the remote control LED flashes on and off four times with short intervals between the flashes. The wireless connection has now been established. The LED will go out after a short while.
- Confirm the signing-on procedure by pressing the 5 15 run-on control on the cooker hood. All the indicator lights will go out.
The remote control can now be used. If confirmation is not carried out within 4 minutes, activation will not take place
To cancel the signing-on procedure
- If it is not possible to sign on, the procedure can be canceled by pressing the 5 15 run-on option control on the cooker hood and on the remote
- The signing-on procedure must then be repeated. To do this the cooker hood and the remote control must first be signed off.
To sign off
- Press the 5 15 fan run-on control for 10 seconds until the indicator for power level 1 lights up.
- Then press in turn:
- the “ control ( 1 )*,
- the “ control ( IS / B )*,
- the lighting control
- Press the “ control ( 1 )* to sign
- On the remote control press
- both arrow controls at the same time for approx. 5 seconds until the remote control LED flashes,
- then press the lighting control
- then press the “ control to sign
The remote control LED flashes regularly. After approx. 10 seconds, the remote control LED flashes on and off twice with a longer gap between the flashes. The remote control is now signed off. The LED will go out after a short while.
- Confirm the signing-off procedure on the cooker hood by pressing the 5 15 run-on control. All the indicator lights will go out
Note: that disabling the signal will also deactivate any Connectivity 2.0 function and this will have to be activated again for appliances with sensor controls
To activate/deactivate feature lighting
If your cooker hood has feature lighting in addition to the hob lighting, e.g. glass edge feature lighting, it can be switched on and off using the remote control. This function must also be activated on the remote control.
- Press both arrow controls at the same time and hold for about 5 seconds until the remote control LED
- Press the control for the feature lighting ****
- To activate press the “ control, to deactivate press the “ control
Programming is completed automatically.
To activate/deactivate the height adjustment function
If your cooker hood has a motorized height-adjustable canopy, this can be adjusted using the remote control. This function must also be activated on the remote control.
- Press both arrow controls at the same time and hold for about 5 seconds until the remote control LED
- Press the button for the run-on option 5 15
- To activate press the “ control, to deactivate press the “ control
Programming is completed automatically
WARNING! Keep batteries out of reach of children.
Coin or button batteries containing lithium can cause severe or fatal injuries within 2 hours of being swallowed or placed inside any part of the body. Non- lithium batteries can also cause serious injuries if swallowed or placed inside any part of the body. Even flat batteries can still be dangerous.
If you suspect a child has swallowed a battery or placed a battery inside any part of their body, seek medical advice immediately (Australia: Poisons Information Centre, Tel. 13 11 26; NZ: National Poisons Centre, Tel. 0800 764 766). Examine devices and make sure the battery compartment is correctly secured, e.g. that the screw or other mechanical fastener is tightened. Do not use if the compartment is not secure. Used batteries must be kept away from children while awaiting disposal and must be disposed of in a safe manner.
Cleaning the remote control
Only clean the surface with a damp Do not use too much water to avoid
moisture penetrating the casing.
Changing the battery
Use only the type of battery listed. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
The remote control requires one 3 V CR 2032 battery.
The battery must be changed if cooker hood functions can no longer be selected using the remote control. If the control lamp on the remote control no longer lights up or lights up only weakly when a button is pressed, the battery is exhausted. Cooker hood functions can still be selected using the controls on the cooker hood.
- Use a screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the back and remove the
- Remove the old battery and replace it with a new Make sure the polarity is correct.
- Refit the cover and secure it with the two screws.
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